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The Architect

Washington D.C. - DC · United States

1025 15Th Street NwView location

8.0/10Excellent1,002 Reviews
Cleanliness8.6/108.6
Service8.4/108.4
Comfort7.6/107.6
Condition7.6/107.6
Amenities6.8/106.8
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About The Architect

Located in central Washington, The Architect hotel is within a 15-minute walk of the White House and the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Each of the 69 air-conditioned rooms features a flat-screen TV with cable, complimentary Wi-Fi, a safe, and an iron/ironing board.

Private bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer. Hotel amenities include a 24-hour front desk, concierge services, a computer station, and multilingual staff. The National Mall is 1 mile, and the Washington Monument is 1. 4 miles from the property.

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With a stay at The Architect, you'll be centrally located in Washington, a short 9-minute walk from White House and 12 minutes by foot from Walter E. Washington Convention Center. This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from National Mall and 1 mi (1.7 km) from George Washington University.

Make yourself at home in one of the 69 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.

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Free WiFi
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 21

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No alcohol served onsite Events/parties not allowed Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

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    • Deposit: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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    • Alcohol is not served at this property.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
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    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Minimal age
    21
  • Optional fees
    • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.25 percent

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Filipino

    English

    French

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

K Street 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Lafayette Square 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Embassy Row 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
White House 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Smithsonian National Postal Museum 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
CityCenterDC 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Walter E. Washington Convention Center 1 km / 0.6 mi
World Bank 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
National Theatre 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Warner Theatre 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Dupont Circle 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
George Washington University 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
International Monetary Fund 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
National Mall 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Ford's Theater 1.4 km / 0.9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 69
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Multilingual staff
  • Lift access
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
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  • Meeting room
  • TV lounge
  • Hairdressing salon
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    DOUBLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

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    QUADRUPLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 22 m²DBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Non-smoking room
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    22 m²
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  • DOUBLE CLASSIC QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • CLASSIC QUEEN BEDDBL.AS-QN

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    DOUBLE CLASSIC QUEEN BED

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    DOUBLE SINGLE USE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 1
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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Architect

8.0
Excellent
1,002 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.6 /10
Service
8.4 /10
Comfort
7.6 /10
Condition
7.6 /10
Amenities
6.8 /10
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10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2026
Lindol
I had a great stay, it was like $110 a night and it was a bargain. Location tough to beat, you can walk to the Smithsonians and most of the big monuments/memorials. Older hotel so the rooms are on the smaller side but well appointed. Only had one elevator working but I never waited more than a couple minutes. Would certainly stay again.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2026
Katrina
I liked the location and the employees
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2026
Roy
Location was great and close to the Metro. Several great places to eat nearby.
Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Jul 2026
Carol
The hotel was very clean. They provided water trs and coffee all the time. Not sure if that was the norm because Washington DC was having unusually hot and dangerous weather. There was no breakfast provided. The rooms were clean. There was a TV, an iron in the closet but no microwave or fridge. There were two sockets for USB port and sockets for plugs
Room was safe with extra lock and chain on the door. No parking. AC was excellent
Staff didn't live in DC so they were not helpful in whete to go or directions. There was an Elevator to get to rooms which is good. Cute hotel. If you are looking for quick stay it is the place. Not good for kids.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2026
Joshua
Clean room, well working aircon, firm bed though.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2026
Stephanie
Great location and price. Great wayer pressure.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jul 2026
Cherie
Pro: Location! Located just a couple of blocks north of the White House, it is within walking distance to just about anywhere you want to go.

Cons: If you are looking for a hotel with any type of amenities, then this is not where you want to stay. Rooms are on the small side; they also do not have a refrigerator or coffee maker. The welcome room near check-in may hold about 8 people, and there is not a restaurant on the premises.
(There is a CVS, Starbucks, Subway, and Chipotle close by.)
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2026
Zeus Charlotte
The hotel is a nice historic building. Lots of character. We had a corner room which was comfortable but smaller than the others. The corner room allowed us to see north and west down the street. Loved the location! During Freedom 250 Fourth of July celebration, we walked back and forth from the hotel to the festivities because it was only a few blocks from the White House and Washington Monument. Very convenient location. Nice cafe and restaurants nearby.
6/10
Pleasant
12 Jul 2026
Nana Yaa Agyeiwaa
The location of the hotel is great. It’s not flashy place at all but the staff are friendly. It’s fine for a short stay especially if you don’t plan to stay indoors often.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Jul 2026
Masataka
Old building
Bad pretty good maintaining in and out side.
Very good
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2026
Shakera
Very clean room
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2026
Jason
A refrigerator and coffee maker in the room would have been nice.
Also, Fox News channel was not available in our room which seemed a bit strange.
Other than that, everything was great.
Partner
4/10
Poor
06 Jul 2026
Stephen
The hotel is very dated!

The reception area is small and adjoining that is a table with a coffee machine. The coffee machine was almost impossible to use. The spout mechanism is probably the worst of a design flaw that one can imagine. It is impossible to fill a cup up more than an inch! One customer told me that he'd burnt his hand trying to extract a cup of coffee from under the spout. As a tea drinker I had to ask the one-man show of a receptionist for the old kettle to be filled. The TV in the incredibly tiny foyer was always showing programmes in a foreign language. (Spanish) The remote control was not available in that area. The room reminded me of some old Humphrey Bogart films; incredibly dated with no facilities for coffee or tea. The bed was pretty ancient, too! The water in the basin trickled out very slowly. The shower was unbelievable! There were so many controls and spouts it was difficult (confusing) to get it to work. When it did work, water poured from the many outlets. The soap consisted of two small round, thin pieces. This is for two adults for two days! The only other items were two very small containers of hair conditioner.
A disaster of a hotel, to be sure!

My recommendation: Do not book accommodation in this establishment which advertises itself as a hotel.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2026
Matthew
Great location, old style boutique hotel. Easy walk to the museums and close to a good train route to some other attractions like the Arlington Cemetery and the Washington Nationals Baseball ground.
We will definitely stay here again when we are back in town
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2026
William
Good price and all attractions are within walking distance
Self
2/10
Poor
05 Jul 2026
Paul
Very small room with a small old TV, 480/720 resolution, with no networks and few channels. Bed was uncomfortable, sagging and noisy with any movement. Bathroom has minimal soap, shampoo and conditioner, enough for one person. Ice Machine was empty. Only one of the two elevators was operational. Amenities consisted of ice water with lemon in a tiny sitting area along with the same TV described above. AC was so loud we could not sleep. No C port to charge my cell phone, only an old USB connection. We will not be using Expedia again for a hotel room, I can tell you that. Horrible experience.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Jul 2026
Karen
This is older style hotel but more than adequate for three night stay- friendly staff and conveniently located.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Jul 2026
LEESHELL
Central to everything
Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2026
Reinder Evert Jan
Nice simple hotel. Good bed and shower.
Friendly service at the reception near by the White House a otherwise well known monuments
Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2026
Elise Nielsen
Comfortable stay, ice was located in the basement. But felt safe as a solo traveler staying there.
Self
2/10
Poor
25 Jun 2026
Lisa
Bad choice. I inadvertently booked one night too many and they refused to refund the extra night. It did say no refunds so I accepted that. We arrived and again attempted a refund the front desk clerk didn't even show any concern for the issue. Oh well, no big deal,
But here is the big deal: It's an old hotel. Room is tiny as is the bed. Couldn't get a king at all. Lighting was horrible, morning light crept in through all the cracks in the shades One elevator out of 2 was broken.
We checked out the next day and went to a Marriott. I guess we got what we paid for. I don't recommend it unless you don't mind being uncomfortable.
Partner
2/10
Poor
22 Jun 2026
RICK
Negatives: Given a room with a view of a brick wall 2 ft from the windows. TV cable service kept cutting out. Shower stall leaked a large amount of water into the bathroom even when curtain completely closed. Only one of two elevators in service. Hotel in serious need of renovations. Noisy A/C with only one fan speed.
Positives: great central location within walking distance of the Mall; interesting architecture of this historical building; decent price given its location.
Partner
2/10
Poor
22 Jun 2026
Greta
Do not stay there! I was asked to add a credit card on file for incidental ($150) and the hotel charged me the full amount even though I did break anything! On top of it when I called the front desk they ensured me that the money was refunded in my bank account, which actually did not happen! Very dishonest!
8/10
Excellent
17 Jun 2026
Sarah
I had read the mixed reviews of this place and was a little hesitant in staying here. But for the price, I had to see for myself. The building is old but it gives it character. When I checked in the woman at the front desk was extremely pleasant. She offered to hold my bags while I waited for my room to be ready. Not many amenities in the sitting area. It kind of reminded me of a household living room. Unfortunately, there weren’t any outlets near where I could plug in my laptop to work.

Once my room was ready, I headed upstairs. The elevator is small and I did have some nerves about it breaking. The hallways are tiny. My room was very clean, had a lot of window. The air conditioner worked well, but it was very loud. The bed was super hard and the pillows were not great. Very flat but I had four for myself so it was manageable. Good amount of outlets and a desk where I could work.

Overall my stay was pleasant. The price and the location and were ideal. I would probably stay here again.
Self
2/10
Poor
17 Jun 2026
Rena
I got lost looking for a parking spot bc this hotel is to cheap to offer parking. After 3 HOURS of driving in circles and TRYING to get someone on the phone which they NEVER answered I was able to get a lil bit of help- directions on where to go. Then they decided to penalize me with a late check in fee. And let’s not forget that I called EXPEDIA and 2… not one but TWO representatives couldn’t get a hold of anyone either. But hey I not only got all this but now NO food was able to be delivered. I’m over this place. It’s a crapshoot of a hotel
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2026
Jonathan
Easy Check in and Check out. Staff was very nice and open to answering any of my questions. The room was clean and the bed was comfy. All in all, a great trip and would stay here again. Also the location was amazing
Business
6/10
Pleasant
15 Jun 2026
Cora
The room was extremely small literally a bed and a bathroom no windows the smallest TV in the world. Not worth the price.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Jun 2026
Eduardo
1 elevator was down over all was happy with the room was clean good location to monuments.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
13 Jun 2026
Jeffrey
Good staff, rooms cleaned nicely. Great price for the area. On the downside , TV was spotty with reception, coffee station has powered creamer. Sorry but at least have small liquid self serve pods. Only one elevator worked and it didn’t even sync properly with the floors. So I went to floor six but it said five. Minor issues but easy enough to fix or update. These should be addressed and not left alone just because it’s an old hotel with a good price. Would I stay there again…. Yes because I can get coffee somewhere else the elevator midsummer I can figure out and the TV is only a convenience for a small amount of time in the room at morning and night. Bottom line great location and great price for the area
Business
8/10
Excellent
09 Jun 2026
Fredys
Very nice hotel if your plans are just to sleep there. Very clean and comfortable. It doesn’t have a restaurant or breakfast bar. The hotel does have a small sitting area with a coffee station. But there is a Starbuck’s at the other end of the block and plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance. I would stay here again.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
06 Jun 2026
Thais
3 stars
Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2026
Divine
Very close to dowtown and white house. It was within the walking distance of the embassy I wanted to visit as well. Room clean and easy access and a great guy at the front desk.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2026
Jennifer
Only main complaint is that our room was muggy, with and especially without the ac, and the lobby could use a renovation. Otherwise, fantastic stay, loved the location, room was super clean, and the staff was delightful.
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
01 Jun 2026
Jenna
Small hotel, some modern amenities, but kind of outdated/historic. Rooms were okay, air conditioners worked well (some reviews said they didnt) and the showers were hot. If you aren't spending much time in your room it's a perfect cheaper hotel.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
01 Jun 2026
Arghya
Ok
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2026
Jenna
Just returned from my 2-day stay here. Very clean. That's all I cared about. Now, it does appear a bit outdated and I would've preferred to have a coffee maker in my room, but honestly, no big deal at all. The air conditioning worked, the bed was comfortable, the shower heated up quickly, the room was spotless, and I rested assured that I picked a good place. Now, if you're working remotely from the hotel... beware that the WiFi is spotty. I struggled to log in to work for quite some time. Had to use my phone's hotspot to get the job done. Other than that, great experience :)
Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2026
Wendy
Great location. 10 min walk to the White House. The metro was 5 min walk. A few places to eat around the area.
Family
2/10
Poor
27 May 2026
Giselle
It was very noisy (at the intersection of two major roads) and the bed was of poor quality. Location was excellent.
Business
2/10
Poor
27 May 2026
John
This hotel was sub-standard.When I checked in the guy first couldn't find my reservation, then looked confused, suddenly disappeared upstairs in the elevator, returned to say that the room was dirty, searched for a new room, disappeared again to check it and returned to say it was ok. He said he'd leave a note to say I was in a different room, but I had visions of someone else turning up to my room that night! The key cards de-magnetised almost every single time I returned to my room. The hotel was old and not in a good way--everything was tired. Fortunately, I had new windows, so the noise levels outside were not too bad, but my colleague really struggled. The air conditioner seemed to struggle to regulate the temperature, so the room was alternately boiling hot or freezing cold. I know DC hotels are expensive and hard to get, but I'd rather be further from the venue than stay there again.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2026
Nathanael
Very well maintained antique hotel. Extremely walkable area and a fair price. Room was excellently clean.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2026
Micaélly
Excellent! The only thing was the annoying elevator, it was beeping all night long! But our room was nice, clean and organized! Great view from the window! Really nice staff!
Friends
8/10
Excellent
24 May 2026
Marco
All perfect , just could be a breakfast
Family
8/10
Excellent
21 May 2026
Kazuha
Bathroom sink - maybe this is some setting on faucet, water comes out too close to the edge of the sink, it was hard to wash hands and other things.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2026
Richard
Wonderful vintage hotel! Well maintained. Nice lounge area with iced lemon water, coffee and tea. Very helpful staff. I got in the room and found that the bed was made with sheet on top of the comforter which was strange. Flat and hard pillows. A very nice stay though, would be a return guest for sure.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
18 May 2026
William
The location was excellent. Close to a lot of the major sites and attractions in DC. From the few interactions we had with the staff, they seemed friendly and helpful. The water temperature and pressure in the shower were great. But it pretty much ends there. Granted we had a basic room, but outside of the one closet there is not a place to store any clothing or other items. One of the two elevators was out of service the whole time we were there. The one ice machine is located in the dungeon below the first floor. Elevator to the first floor, then down the back staircase to get ice. The fan/vent/light in the bathroom sounded like a 747 jet engine. It was unbearable everything time you turned the light on. The window unit A/C was weird. We would have to power the unit off every time we wanted to adjust the setting. We spent three nights for a business trip, but if we had to spend another night, we would’ve chosen somewhere else to stay. If you’re looking for comfort, this isn’t the place in regard to a standard room.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2026
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Partner
6/10
Pleasant
14 May 2026
Fatima A
I requested a fragrance free room and the staff I spoke to before the stay and also the person at the front desk confirmed it, but the room was VERY strong smelling. I have a fragrance allergy so this is a health issue for me - it made me sick and I wouldn't stay here again.
Family
8/10
Excellent
10 May 2026
Glenn
Perfect for what I needed it for.
Self
8/10
Excellent
08 May 2026
Nikki
A/C wasnt great but the temp outside wasn't too warm. Might be tough in the summer heat. Minimal amenities and all in the lobby. Room was nice but small, petfect for a single business traveler. In room coffee would be a good addition and mini fridge
Business
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2026
Dy
The best thing about the Architect is its location and the price u pay for being in such a central place.

The building is pretty old but it is pretty clean. The staff was pretty good as well.

I will always stay here whenever I go to DC just bc of its price-to-location ratio!
Partner
4/10
Poor
30 Apr 2026
Christopher
Staff is nice, but smoking weed in the back. That smell wafted up into the room I was staying in on the 2nd fl.

The hallways smell like those really strong air fresheners they put in Ubers. The lighting is garish. Hallways are really dim. The only light in the bathroom is connected to the bathroom fan, which is about the loudest one I've ever heard. Oh, and the mattress is covered in plastic.

Just seedy as all get out.

That said, it is a pretty building from outside. Enjoy it from the street.
Self
2/10
Poor
24 Apr 2026
Alan
Arrived late by car. All garages nearby were closed and the reception staff were zero help in advising where I could park (hotel has no parking). Of the two elevators only one was working so delays in getting an elevator from the 5th floor to lobby in the morning was arduous. Saw an elevator service man later that day and he stated that the elevators were shot and both needed replacing. I was in room 509, which was tiny. The view from the bedroom window and bathroom window was a brick wall from the next door building approx 18” from the window. Staff are unfriendly. I would not stay here again.
6/10
Pleasant
24 Apr 2026
Rhen Gregory
The television was challenging to figure out. Getting water pressure on the 6th floor was difficult.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
24 Apr 2026
Laritza
The room was cozy and clean. The shower head would spray water
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2026
Joey
Always a great stay
Self
6/10
Pleasant
19 Apr 2026
Dhanashree Satishkumar
Overall stay was good. But both the elevators were out of service for 6 hours straight
Self
8/10
Excellent
18 Apr 2026
Brian
1 elevator not working. Other than that. No issues.
Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Apr 2026
Benjamin
AC worked well and the room was cleaned well every day
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Apr 2026
John
The building is amazingly charming with odd angles and rustic hallways. There was one working elevator (of 2), and it didn't work for one afternoon of our stay and we were on the 7th floor.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2026
Susanne
Lobby staff was extremely helpful and accommodating, room was very clean, perfect location to walk to the monuments/White House/Smithsonian museums. Loved it!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2026
Wendi
Staff was great, air conditioning very cold, overall great value for the cost. We came via train so we walked everywhere and it was a great location close to plenty of food and convenient stores as well as all of the sites we wanted to see. There really aren't amenities to speak of but we knew that going in and decided the lower cost was worth it. Would stay again!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2026
Gary
Yes
6/10
Pleasant
13 Apr 2026
Jacob
Room was small but clean, staff was friendly, parking overnight on weekends is difficult to find close to the property
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Apr 2026
Carlos
The hotel, being where it is, the age of the installations, and the price is excellent. But do not expect LARGE bedrooms, or a fully new bedroom (but the bathroom actually was quite new). If there is something against is that is noisy, and not from the street. The elevator, the bathroom fan, the a/c. But again, to be DOWNTOWN, I found it excellent
Self
8/10
Excellent
11 Apr 2026
Nicole
I had a 2 day stay, a short walk to some of the highlights in DC. Staff is very friendly always willing to help and answer your questions
Self
8/10
Excellent
08 Apr 2026
Cheryl
Stairs to enter the property which was awkward at night with suitcases. We checked in at 10 PM and had to wait 10 minutes for the single attendant.
The room was good, comfortable bed and well decorated. Close to convention center, easy Uber just felt on the edge of sketchy.
Business
4/10
Poor
06 Apr 2026
Daniel
Good hotel but poor amenities. No pool, no vending. And poor security. My door lock requires my card to be repogrammed every few hours and the desk never asked for ID or to verify my room. They just programmed it for whatever room I told them. Would be very easy for someone to get staff to give them a key to another person's room.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
02 Apr 2026
Daniel m
Great location! Places need some upgrades. Grate front desk help.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Mar 2026
Susan
Great location, great hotel
10/10
Exceptional
30 Mar 2026
Jose
Perfect!
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2026
Elizabeth
If you like the boutique hotel experience then you well enjoy your stay at The Architect, a historic hotel in a great centrally located downtown DC location.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2026
aiting
Nice place to stay .
10/10
Exceptional
27 Mar 2026
George
Great location!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2026
Lance
Decent stay and good value compared to other hotels in high demand are of DC
Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2026
Olivia
Close to Capitol Hill and walkable to many parts of the city. Staff was kind and the room was consistently maintained by housekeeping. I would highly recommend.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Mar 2026
Eman
The location of this place is very convenient, close to everything, within walking distance. Helpful, friendly staff. clean room.
The building itself is old, historic, and a bit run-down, with no amenities. But I booked a week for a business trip at a reasonable price and am happy with what I got.
They have the rooms renovated at least, so you get a comfortable, clean place to stay after all.
I would consider this place if you are on a budget. You get what you need.
Reading the reviews before I arrived, I panicked a bit, but it is actually a comfortable place for a 3-star hotel.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
16 Mar 2026
Ericka
The facilities were fine. Some businesses nearby, but there's not like a 24-hour CVS or anything, and there is no bottled water in the room, so make sure you bring a filtered water bottle or get water before you settle in for the night.
8/10
Excellent
13 Mar 2026
Mercedes
Good for one night
Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2026
MARTIN
Conveniently located.
6/10
Pleasant
11 Mar 2026
Kaylee
It was… okay. The only source of water was a communal water jug in the lobby that often times went without being refilled the entire day. One of our keys worked fine, the other was spotty. At one point both keys stopped working, along with two others guests at the same time. While we were getting the keys reset another guest shared that a random person banged on her door and insisted that they worked for the hotel and needed let in- front desk had no idea about it. On the day of our check out a random employee walked into the room without knocking or announcing themselves. When they realized we were still in the room they left without saying anything…
Also when we asked for ice we were directed to the staff only area in a back hallway and told we’d need to bring a bag because they didn’t have anything for us to transport. So we emptied our toiletry bag to get ice.
Stay was fine for $85 a night but I would not pay anything more.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Mar 2026
Lizmarrie
It was decent!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2026
judithanne
clean, remodled room, quiet, great location
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Mar 2026
KEVIN
My stay was during the late Winter. The room was very comfortable. The room was small, yet functional. The bathroom and tub were spacious. The staff was nice and efficient.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
05 Mar 2026
Nicole
The hotel was clean but does not look anything like the pictures at all. The hotel is very outdated and the WiFi was TERRIBLE could not get any work done. If your a man traveling alone looking to save money great place to stay a couple of nights. If your a women traveling alone this hotel would be not be the safest choice.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
05 Mar 2026
Carleen Lyden
This property attempts to be good, but a non-working elevator and mediocre room amenities bring down their ratings
6/10
Pleasant
04 Mar 2026
Thomas
We ran out of hot water on day 2, they moved us to another room which also had no hot water. Great location. No frills. Clean bathroom.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Mar 2026
Lynn
This hotel is in a very convenient place to visit all the Washington highlights. It a historic building that has undergone a number of renovations. It has some of its Victorian Charm with some 1980's paneling and nice updates. The bathroom had an 8 spray shower that was amazing and lots of room. The bed was comfy and the staff was super helpful. It has a small lobby but is great for reasonable, clean and central place in DC
Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2026
Yingying
good!
2/10
Poor
25 Feb 2026
Randall
NO staff available. No help. No support
Business
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2026
Luke
Room was very clean. Check in was easy. A lot of history in the hotel. Loved the history book in the room.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
22 Feb 2026
Shavon
The hotel is pretty basic, but in a walkable area. Amenities weren’t the greatest. WiFi wouldn’t connect and the toilet pressure was low. But it’s fine for the price and location.
8/10
Excellent
22 Feb 2026
Elycia
We had a mostly great stay. My only complaint about the hotel is there was no coffee available at 745am and I was told it would be at least 30 minute wait before there was. We were trying to get up and out and this caused us to have to track down a nearby place in the rain. The closest we found open was several blocks away. Please consider updating the coffee area even if its just an instant option.

The other big issue that isn't necessarily the hotels fault, our neighbor in room 702 last night screamed, cried, cussed and threatened to blow people's heads off for over 2 hours. She was clearly having an mental episode. I had to reach out multiple times to the front desk. My daughter was terrified and it kept us up past 10pm as we shared a wall with her. But you cant choose your neighbors. The front desk was helpful in deescalating the ordeal.

Otherwise I was very happy with our stay. The price, location, cleanliness and staff were all wonderful. We will definitely stay again!
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2026
Amy
cute hotel
Partner
2/10
Poor
19 Feb 2026
Magnus
Key cards to the room constantly stopped working, and doors and toilet and ac seemed old and unreliable along side with the fact there was bed bugs in the room
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2026
Dusty
Clean and convenient!
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
16 Feb 2026
Akesha
The fan in the bathroom was connected to the light and was so incredibly loud - it was super disturbing whenever you had to use the bathroom, including while getting ready. The shower is an overhead showerhead which if you don’t want to get your hair wet is a disaster. There’s no avoiding it. Also, the toilet clogged without using much TP. The heater in the room blows on and off every minute or so which is hard to sleep with but required in the middle of winter. Also, the ice machine is in the basement and the operator option on the phone didn’t work so we had to go down to the lobby anytime we had a question. There is hardly anything to eat in the area which is a bit inconvenient.

Not a bad space, just not ideal for me.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
16 Feb 2026
eli
Room is good but just struggled to find parking.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2026
Emily
The room was clean and very cute! Everything about the hotel had a very comfortable, warm feeling. The staff was extremely attentive and caring. Had a wonderful short stay!
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
12 Feb 2026
Kathleen
I would rate my stay a 3.5. First, the cost to stay in downtown DC was unbeatable. The staff was wonderful, the hotel and especially the room was CLEAN - like I was very happy with the cleanliness, the rooms were a good size, and there was always coffee, tea, and water in the lobby. The hotel is a historic building, so it's both old and cool. One must know that this is not a modern hotel. My concerns with with my hot water and the noise from the window unit. I would still recommend this hotel and hopefully, someone wouldn't expect high-end amenities at a lower price point.
Self
2/10
Poor
31 Jan 2026
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